Jamaican School Bans Chiney Bumps (Bantu Knots) for School Photo
Manning’s School, formerly known as Manning’s High School in Savannah-la-Mar, Jamaica, has banned Chiney Bumps/Bantu Knots from being worn by its Upper Sixth Form “young ladies” in the school photo. Guidelines provided by the school for appropriateness in the school photos include the following: “Hair extensions can be worn. However, it must have a natural […]
Jamaican Restaurant on List of World’s Most Influential Restaurants
There are many great restaurants in the world, but only a few are considered influential, inspiring future chefs and diners to seek out unique cuisine and experiences. Included among the choices made by the world’s best chefs is a popular restaurant in Negril, Jamaica. The Rockhouse Restaurant is the choice of Dadrian Coke, the Chef […]
New York Law Firm Co-Founded by Jamaican, Chris Williams, included in US $1 Billion Partnership with Wells Fargo
Siebert Williams Shank & Co., LLC, co-founded by Jamaican Chris Williams who serves as its chairman, has been chosen to play a major role in the newly issued Inclusive Communities and Climate Bond from Wells Fargo. This is Well Fargo’s first Sustainability Bond, and it is designed to fund projects and programs in support of […]
Jamaica’s Tennis Team Advances to Davis Cup 2022
The Jamaica tennis team beat the team from The Bahamas 2-0 in the semi-finals of the 2021 Americas Zone Group Three Men’s Davis Cup Tennis Championship tie match. The victory means that Jamaica will advance to Group Two of the competition at Centro de Alto Rendimiento Fred Maduro Clay Court in Panama City, Panama, on […]
Jamaican American Nurse Who Was First In The USA To Be Vaccinated Honored By President
Jamaican American nurse Sandra Lindsay, DHSc, RN, who was the first person in the United States to be vaccinated against COVID-19, was recognized with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services Outstanding Americans by Choice award at a special naturalization ceremony held at the White House in Washington DC. The Outstanding Americans by Choice program is […]
10 Things to Know about the Gibraltar Jews who Took Refuge in Jamaica During World War II
Few people are aware of the role Jamaica played in saving the lives of Jews facing death at the hands of the Nazis during World War II. However, the nation has played a key role in providing a safe haven for Jews in danger of losing their lives more than once. The instances aren’t typically […]
Jamaica’s Swim Team Wins 22 Medals In Outstanding Performance In Puerto Rico
The nine members of Jamaica’s swim team did much better than expected at the Central American and Caribbean Amateur Swimming Confederation (CCCAN) Championships in Puerto Rico, coming home with 22 medals. While the team had little preparation for the competition, they focused on achieving personal-best times and achieved more than 54 of them. The swimmers […]
Lester Holt, Broadcaster of Jamaican Descent to Be Inducted into Broadcasting Hall of Fame
Lester Holt, an award-winning journalist of Jamaican descent, will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters’ Broadcasting Hall of Fame in October of 2021. He will receive the honor for his contributions to broadcast television from the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) at the NAB Show Welcome event on Monday, October 11, 2021. According […]
Chris Smalling and Wife Claim to See UFO While on Vacation in Jamaica
Chris Smalling, who is a defender for the Serie A football club Roma, and his wife enjoying a vacation in Jamaica before the pre-season begins, claim they saw a UFO while on the island, but were “too gobsmacked to get their cameras out.” Smalling’s wife, model Sam Cooke, posted their story to Instagram, assuring fans […]
Jamaican-American Lawyer, Dahlia Walker-Huntington, Wins US National Diversity and Inclusion Award
Dahlia Walker-Huntington, an immigration and family lawyer and diversity and inclusion consultant, has received The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) national Diversity and Inclusion award. The award is presented to individual attorneys, law firms, law schools, nonprofits, or other immigration organizations in recognition of their promotion of diversity and inclusion excellence in the profession of […]